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Electricity generation worker apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role
  • applying directly


    • College

    You could take a college course, which would teach you some of the skills needed to apply for a trainee job. Relevant courses include:

    • Level 2 Certificate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering 
    • Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Maintenance
    • Level 3 Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    You'll usually need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a Level 2 course. You'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a Level 3 course. 

    Apprenticeship
    You can get into this job through an electrical networks power engineer higher apprenticeship. You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent. 

    Work
    Some power generation companies run their own training programmes for workers at all levels who have the potential to become successful technicians and engineers. 

    Direct Application
    You could apply to vacancies directly if you've got experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance in another industry, or from the armed forces. 

    Electricity generation worker apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • the ability to operate and control equipment
    • observation and recording skills 
    • the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations 
    • the ability to work on your own 
    • knowledge of maths 
    • to be flexible and open to change 
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
    Restrictions and Requirements
    You'll need to pass security checks

    Electricity generation worker apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    In this job, you'll: 

    • operate machinery inside a plant, or run it remotely from a control room 
    • carry out scheduled maintenance work
    • find and fix faults
    • test equipment to make sure it's working safely
    • respond to emergencies, for example shutting down a part of a plant 
    • work closely with engineers and contractors 
    • keep accurate work records
    Working environment
    You could work in a control room or in a workshop. You may need to wear protective clothing.

    Career path and progression - Electricity generation worker apprenticeships

    You could become a supervisor, control and instrumentation engineer or operations or maintenance technician. You could also take a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in power engineering and become an electrical or mechanical engineer.

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    • Paid Training
      Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
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      There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
    • Earn & learn
      As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday and sick pay.
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      Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
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